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Ashley Banks

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Arizona Electrical Apparatus, Inc.
01.2017 - Current
  • Manage timekeeping and payroll for 65 employees using an HRIS system. Responsible for all payroll activity, including but not limited to, profile updates, garnishments, bonuses, fringe benefits, shift differentials, taxes, and HRIS contracts.
  • Oversee benefit administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims. Worked with brokers to review and select best and most affordable provider and plans for benefit renewal.
  • Manage retirement plan and work with TPA and financial advisors on legal compliance and employee engagement.
  • Prepare and follow budgets for Human Resources Department.
  • Advocate for employees while understanding business sustainability.
  • Conducted salary and market benchmarking analyses to ensure competitive compensation and attract top talent.
  • Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness, confidentiality, and transparency.
  • Perform difficult staffing duties, including recruitment, onboarding, administering disciplinary procedures, refereeing disputes, and terminating employees.
  • Maintain accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
  • Maintain current knowledge of government mandated business requirements and employee rights.
  • Provide expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal exposure for the organization.
  • Facilitate successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Conducted all other human resources tasks on a case by case basis, including but not limited to, government audits and employee injury reports.

Administrative Assistant

Arizona Electrical Apparatus
05.2011 - 12.2016
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring cost-effective and timely accommodations and transportation.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Assisted with payroll tasks, such as entering timecards and PTO.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Assisted with accounting tasks, such as AP and AR.
  • Maintained a detailed filing system for accounting department.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Certification - Human Resources

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Payroll coordination
  • Benefits and compensation management
  • HR policies and procedures
  • HR leadership
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Performance monitoring

Accomplishments

  • Was main point of contact for an I-9 audit from Department of Homeland Security.
  • Worked with immigration attorneys to successfully sponsor an employee for permanent residence.
  • Implemented and led full COVID-19 policies and safety protocols.
  • Obtained nearly $2mil in government funding via PPP and ERTC to retain employees and improve sustainability of medium sized business.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Arizona Electrical Apparatus, Inc.
01.2017 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Arizona Electrical Apparatus
05.2011 - 12.2016

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pima Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona

Certification - Human Resources

Pima Community College

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